croisad

/krwɑːzɑːd/ or /krwɑːzɑd/

Definitions

1. noun

A journey or expedition, especially a military campaign or a crusade

“The king embarked on a holy croisade to reclaim the conquered land.”

2. noun

A prolonged and systematic activity to achieve a particular goal, especially a social or political movement

“The civil rights croisade of the 1960s led to significant changes in the country’s laws.”

Synonyms

  • campaign
  • crusade
  • expedition
  • journey

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdrawal